Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude(2001)

Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude Synopsis

The Victorian era is often cited for its lack of sexuality, but as this documentary reveals, the period's artists created a strong tradition surrounding the classical nude figure, which spread from the fine arts to more common forms of expression. The film explains how 19th-century artists were inspired by ancient Greek and Roman works to highlight the naked form, and how that was reflected in the evolving cultural attitudes toward sex.

Empire of the Nude: The Victorian Nude (2001) is a documentary and history film directed by Ben McPherson, released on January 1, 2001 with a runtime of 56m. It stars Kirsty Wark.